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October 5, 2021
Cruisin’ the East End
Serving Pipe Creek, Lakehills and Mico
By Vicki L. George
The Bandera Prophet
PIPE CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT will hold their annual fundraising BBQ, Raffle and Market Day on Sunday, Oct. 10, starting at 11 a.m. Tickets are on sale now on the website and at Friday night Bingo. For $12 a plate you get brisket or sausage, beans, potato salad, and a drink. Desserts will be available, as well vendors, and a bounce house for the kiddos. For more information, call 830-535-4511 or go to the website at pipecreekvolfire.org.
MEDINA LAKE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT will hold their annual fundraising BBQ, raffle, and auction on Saturday, Oct. 16, starting at 11 a.m., at the fire station, 10660 PR 37 in Lakehills. Brisket and sausage are on the menu, along with all the trimmings. Desserts will be available. If you wish to donate an auction item, call 830-688-9987.
PIPE CREEK DANCE HALL MARKET DAY happens on Saturday, Oct. 16 at the corner of Hwy. 16 and FM 1283, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Live music at outdoor stage with plenty of room to dance, barbecue, burgers, nachos, etc. from vendors, Lots of merchandise for all you Christmas shoppers.
LAKEHILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH will host their annual Chicken/Sausage BBQ on Sunday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the church, 8th St. & Ave. J, Lakehills. It will be drive-through only. A plate will cost $13 and will include a half chicken, sausage, sides and dessert. All proceeds will benefit Christmas for Community Children.
ALAMO AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, AACOG, reminds senior citizens that Medicare Open Enrollment begins Oct. 15. Anyone needing help starting Medicare or changing Medicare plans or choosing a Prescription Drug Plan, can call for free help at 210-477-3275 or 866-231-4922.
PIPE CREEK PUMPKIN PATCH is open every weekend during October, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. It offers many activities for kiddos 10 years and younger. Located at Hwy. 16 and Phil’s Rd., in Pipe Creek, admission is $6 per person, children 2 and under are free. Tickets may be purchased with cash or all major credit cards. They have a snack bar and a farmer’s market. For more information, call 210-426-6191 or email [email protected].
CASTLE LAKE RANCH VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has returned with their 35th Annual Turkey Shoot on Saturday, Nov. 6, rain or shine. Come win your Thanksgiving turkey and enjoy food, market day vendors, children’s activities, and a silent auction. There will also be a drawing for an AR-15 rifle. For more information, call 830-535-6611 or email [email protected]. Check them out on their website, castlelakeranchvfd.org or follow on Facebook.
Two events were postponed because of a wet weather forecast: Outlaw Barber Shop will announce their new Grand Opening date soon. For more information, call 210-325-6692.
New Life Resale has rescheduled their fundraiser for Nov. 6 with the same line-up as before. For more information, call 830-510-3050.
Both can be followed on Facebook.
LAKEHILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 150 Ave. J in Lakehills, offers a free drive-through community meal, Bread of Life, every Monday, at 5:30 p.m.
The TWIGS program for elementary age kiddos is held after school every Monday of the school year.
In addition, the church has begun to offer a Drive-Thru Food Pantry every other Friday, from 10 a.m. to noon, or until the food runs out. The next date is Oct. 1. Call 830-751-2404 for more information.
PIPE CREEK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, known as the Little Rock Church, 8589 Hwy. 16 South, opened their Little Rock Cafe, every Wednesday on school days, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Complete meals are $7 for adults, which includes drink and dessert, and $3 for children. Each week offers a different entree. The public is invited to enjoy the food and the fellowship.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 410, 147 Legion Dr. in Lakehills, serves home cooked meals every Tuesday evening at 5:30 p.m. Each week offers a different dish, with sides and beverage for $8 a plate. Desserts are available for a small amount and diners may eat in or take out. The funds raised support the Post for the benefit of the community.
The Post is open to the public every day except Thursdays, from 4 p.m. All are welcome.
For more information, call the post at 830-612-1034. Follow the Post on Facebook and check out the website at alpost410.com.
The LAKEHILLS AREA LIBRARY is seeking vendors for their Holiday Market to be held on Nov. 13. They are looking for local arts, crafts, gifts, food items and more. Outdoor spaces are $20; porch spaces are $25; and indoor spaces are $25. Table rentals are $10, where available. Contact the library for more information: 830-510-2777, or stop by at 7200 FM 1283.
LAKE AND RIVER
On Oct. 4, Medina Lake is at 29.0 per cent capacity. The lake level is 1020.99 feet, which is down 43.21 feet.
The Medina River has a flow of 11.6 cfs in Bandera, standing 3.34 feet deep at the gage.
Please send your Lakehills, Pipe Creek and Mico news to me by email at [email protected] or call me at 210-563-1186 and leave a message.
Until next time, “¡Vaya con Dios!”
MEDINA LAKE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT will hold their annual fundraising BBQ, raffle, and auction on Saturday, Oct. 16, starting at 11 a.m., at the fire station, 10660 PR 37 in Lakehills. Brisket and sausage are on the menu, along with all the trimmings. Desserts will be available. If you wish to donate an auction item, call 830-688-9987.
PIPE CREEK DANCE HALL MARKET DAY happens on Saturday, Oct. 16 at the corner of Hwy. 16 and FM 1283, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Live music at outdoor stage with plenty of room to dance, barbecue, burgers, nachos, etc. from vendors, Lots of merchandise for all you Christmas shoppers.
LAKEHILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH will host their annual Chicken/Sausage BBQ on Sunday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the church, 8th St. & Ave. J, Lakehills. It will be drive-through only. A plate will cost $13 and will include a half chicken, sausage, sides and dessert. All proceeds will benefit Christmas for Community Children.
ALAMO AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, AACOG, reminds senior citizens that Medicare Open Enrollment begins Oct. 15. Anyone needing help starting Medicare or changing Medicare plans or choosing a Prescription Drug Plan, can call for free help at 210-477-3275 or 866-231-4922.
PIPE CREEK PUMPKIN PATCH is open every weekend during October, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. It offers many activities for kiddos 10 years and younger. Located at Hwy. 16 and Phil’s Rd., in Pipe Creek, admission is $6 per person, children 2 and under are free. Tickets may be purchased with cash or all major credit cards. They have a snack bar and a farmer’s market. For more information, call 210-426-6191 or email [email protected].
CASTLE LAKE RANCH VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has returned with their 35th Annual Turkey Shoot on Saturday, Nov. 6, rain or shine. Come win your Thanksgiving turkey and enjoy food, market day vendors, children’s activities, and a silent auction. There will also be a drawing for an AR-15 rifle. For more information, call 830-535-6611 or email [email protected]. Check them out on their website, castlelakeranchvfd.org or follow on Facebook.
Two events were postponed because of a wet weather forecast: Outlaw Barber Shop will announce their new Grand Opening date soon. For more information, call 210-325-6692.
New Life Resale has rescheduled their fundraiser for Nov. 6 with the same line-up as before. For more information, call 830-510-3050.
Both can be followed on Facebook.
LAKEHILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 150 Ave. J in Lakehills, offers a free drive-through community meal, Bread of Life, every Monday, at 5:30 p.m.
The TWIGS program for elementary age kiddos is held after school every Monday of the school year.
In addition, the church has begun to offer a Drive-Thru Food Pantry every other Friday, from 10 a.m. to noon, or until the food runs out. The next date is Oct. 1. Call 830-751-2404 for more information.
PIPE CREEK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, known as the Little Rock Church, 8589 Hwy. 16 South, opened their Little Rock Cafe, every Wednesday on school days, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Complete meals are $7 for adults, which includes drink and dessert, and $3 for children. Each week offers a different entree. The public is invited to enjoy the food and the fellowship.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 410, 147 Legion Dr. in Lakehills, serves home cooked meals every Tuesday evening at 5:30 p.m. Each week offers a different dish, with sides and beverage for $8 a plate. Desserts are available for a small amount and diners may eat in or take out. The funds raised support the Post for the benefit of the community.
The Post is open to the public every day except Thursdays, from 4 p.m. All are welcome.
For more information, call the post at 830-612-1034. Follow the Post on Facebook and check out the website at alpost410.com.
The LAKEHILLS AREA LIBRARY is seeking vendors for their Holiday Market to be held on Nov. 13. They are looking for local arts, crafts, gifts, food items and more. Outdoor spaces are $20; porch spaces are $25; and indoor spaces are $25. Table rentals are $10, where available. Contact the library for more information: 830-510-2777, or stop by at 7200 FM 1283.
LAKE AND RIVER
On Oct. 4, Medina Lake is at 29.0 per cent capacity. The lake level is 1020.99 feet, which is down 43.21 feet.
The Medina River has a flow of 11.6 cfs in Bandera, standing 3.34 feet deep at the gage.
Please send your Lakehills, Pipe Creek and Mico news to me by email at [email protected] or call me at 210-563-1186 and leave a message.
Until next time, “¡Vaya con Dios!”